Apprentices at luxury car manufacturer Bentley are now attending college to receive the latest training in electric vehicle production.
Bentley Motors, based in Crewe, Cheshire, initially aimed to become fully electric by 2030 but has since revised its plans, pushing the target date back to 2035. In 2024, the company selected City of Wolverhampton College to deliver a three-year apprenticeship program for its staff at the Wellington Road campus in Bilston.
The first cohort of nine apprentices is scheduled to begin the course later this month, with another group of nine starting in April. The apprentices will combine their work for Bentley with their studies, including training in electrical systems and maintenance, according to a college spokesperson.
Daniel Degg from Wolverhampton College expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership. “We look forward to working closely with Bentley to expand training and development opportunities,” he said.
Additionally, four other Bentley employees will participate in an apprenticeship program at one of the college’s sites in Telford, Shropshire, focusing on polymer usage and improvements for Bentley’s manufacturing processes.
